US intelligence believes 'slaughter-fest' battle in eastern Ukraine has cost Russia 100,000 dead and wounded in only a matter of months, White House reveals

Mon, 05/01/2023 - 15:56

Ukrainian artillery fires towards the frontline during heavy fighting amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, near Bakhmut, Ukraine, April 13, 2023. — Ukrainian artillery fires towards the front line during heavy fighting amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, near Bakhmut, Ukraine, April 13, 2023.
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Russia has suffered 100,000 casualties since December, a top White House official said, citing US intelligence.
John Kirby revealed that 20,000 Russian troops have been killed fighting in eastern Ukraine.
The latest casualty rate reflects a significant increase in troop losses for Moscow's military.

Russian forces have suffered over 100,000 casualties during intense and brutal fighting in eastern Ukraine over the past five months, a top White House official revealed on Monday, highlighting a notable increase in Moscow's troop losses.